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The Standard
Jun 27, 20240 min read

The Standard
Jun 27, 20240 min read


darryl knight
Jun 26, 20240 min read


What's happening on Canada Day in North Durham
COURTNEY MCCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: On Canada Day, July 1st, 2024, the Township of Scugog will be hosting a celebration in Palmer...
Courtney McClure
Jun 26, 20243 min read


Integrity and affordable housing mix in conversation on local development proposal
DAN CEARNS The StandardSCUGOG: Issues of integrity and affordable housing both came up at a Scugog Council meeting on Monday, June 24th,...

Dan Cearns
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Welcome your 2024 tourism ambassadors
We are so excited to have Ken Vopni returning this year, as a Tourism Ambassador. We are also thrilled to have Brendan and Cameron...

The Standard
Jun 26, 20241 min read


Uxbridge hints at potential of more asset sales amid underutilization concerns
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: At a recent council meeting, Mayor Dave Barton suggested the township may consider selling some of...
darryl knight
Jun 26, 20241 min read


LCBO workers could be on strike this summer
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: This summer could see employees of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) hitting the...

Dan Cearns
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Storm knocks down trees, power in Prince Albert, Port Perry
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A severe storm in Scugog damaged trees and power lines, leaving a portion of the municipality without...

Dan Cearns
Jun 26, 20241 min read


Pine Ridge Garden Club news
by Helen Nicolaou The changing weather patterns have made it challenging for gardeners to decide the correct time for planting tender,...

The Standard
Jun 26, 20243 min read


Information provided on how the Kawartha Lakes health unit responds to hazards
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) receives calls on a number of...

Dan Cearns
Jun 26, 20242 min read


The numbers don't lie
by Geoffrey Carpentier Every May, I honour a pledge to myself, to go out and raise money to help our Canadian birds, as they struggle...

Geoff Carpentier
Jun 26, 20243 min read


Striking Out
DAN CEARNS The Standard We've come to the point in the summer when this writer must take the opportunity to say, "I told you so." In an...

Dan Cearns
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Streaming and Screaming
by Jonathan van Bilsen Like so many of you, I subscribe to a number of streaming services which no doubt, have great programming. I am,...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Ty Dellandrea traded to San Jose Sharks
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard In a recent trade move, the San Jose Sharks announced the acquisition of Port Perry’s Ty Dellandrea from the...
darryl knight
Jun 26, 20242 min read


The Artist Within
by Lauren Walker What a busy time it has been. Since my last article, I am happy to report many wonderful developments. Achievements My...

Lauren Walker
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Bobcaygeon news
by Patricia Dawson Bobcaygeon Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the fairgrounds; 47 Mansfield Street is a...

The Standard
Jun 26, 20241 min read


Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton Monday morning, and the sun is shining! It’s been a hot, sultry and dreary week with rain daily. Wednesday evening’s burst...

The Standard
Jun 26, 20241 min read


Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Sympathy is extended to the families of Howard Bailey and Tara (Bailey)Taylor on the passing of their mom, Elaine...

The Standard
Jun 26, 20241 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling What a week! or, "What's a day without rain!" Too much cloud to even see the Strawberry Moon! Of course, the greenery is...

The Standard
Jun 26, 20245 min read
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